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Chapter 333: The Land
Chapter 333: The Land
All eyes fell onto Bill.
Grasping some more air, Arabella couldn’t fight the nervousness she felt with Bill’s confession.
‘Married?’
‘To whom?’
‘What’s with him?’
‘What is he trying to do?’
‘Why is he telling that to them now?’
‘No… Bill is putting her again into a difficult situation.’
Arabella’s thoughts made her feel restless.
She just hoped she was wrong.
“I had once.” Bill sounded again with an emphasis in every word then he looked at Arabella with an
unreadable expression.
Arabella looked at him confused and pleading to spare her tonight.
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“Hmmm…Mr. Sky, my wife, and I acquired this land in the hope to make it flourish. This is where we
started to build our dreams. This is where we started to build our family and this is where all our
dreams became into reality.” Mr. Heather’s tone was sentimental. His eyes wandered afar looking at
the vast land in front of him. “Until my wife got sick. This place healed her soul but not her body. When
we successfully flourished this land, she left me.” Mr. Heather sounded with a teary eye. “But she left
me with two beautiful children. What more can I ask for?” Mr. Heather looked at Victor and Ginger.
“Well, because of this land and my hard work they finished their studies abroad and they got their own
living now. Now… tell me, Mr. Sky, can I entrust this land, my land, and my wife’s land into your hand?”
Mr. Heather’s serious eyes landed on Bill.
Arabella could not help to appreciate Bill’s cool temperament in handling Mr. Heather’s matter.
He sat with elegance holding his wine glass.
He was not showing any emotions but one could tell he was listening attentively.
“Dad, what are you saying?” The solemn air broke when Victor stood up and harshly reacted to his
father’s statement.
He seemed not informed about the agenda tonight.
He was puzzled yet his tone carried annoyance.
“Victor, sit down.” Mr. Heather ordered strictly.
“No dad, this guy here, are you telling me that you are selling this land?” Victor was enraged.
His tone was already almost shouting.
His expression was displeased.
“I said sit down!” Mr. Heather shouted.
This time the intense tension was killing the atmosphere.
It seemed the air was not enough for everyone in the place.
Victor looked at his father hatefully.
If it wasn’t his father, he surely hit him with his fist judging from his expression.
“All my life, I work in this land. I never had my own family because of this land! You can’t sell this land!
This is my mother’s land!” Victor roared before he walked out with clenched fists.
“Victor! Victor!” Mr. Heather called his name but he didn’t turn back.
The scene was too intense but knowing that she was mistaken, Arabella felt relieved.
Bill was not there for Ginger.
He was there to buy Ginger’s land.
But somehow, she felt troubled for Bill.
He would surely have a big problem dealing with Victor.
“Mr. Sky, my apology for that.” Mr. Heather sounded felt embarrassed by Victor’s attitude. “My youngest
is the one who manages this place now. I put all the responsibilities to him with regards to this land and
he indeed had no life aside from here.” Mr. Heather added.
“Yeah… a long time ago, he once had a girlfriend abroad. It was our schoolmate. He loves that girl so
much but then when he had to take over this land, the girl didn’t want to live here so she left Victor.
After that, Victor seemed to marry this land.” Ginger butted in.
Her expression had a trace of embarrassment.
“I didn’t open up to him about this proposal because I know he would react like this. He is a short-
tempered man but he is a good man.” Mr. Heather uttered seriously.
He seemed to easily manage his temper.
Bill heard everything but his emotionless expression didn’t change.
Despite the tension earlier, he maintained his calmness.
“I understand. The Sky Corporation would sooner buy all the lands in this area including your land. You
have my word… this land would remain flourished in the memory of your wife.” Bill sounded with
sincerity.
“Coming from a great businessman, I don’t have doubts in your words. But tell me, Mr. Sky, do you still
love your wife?” Mr. Heather suddenly asked.
Arabella was dumbfounded.
Even Ginger’s expression was very eager to know.
Bill looked at Arabella.
Arabella avoided his gaze.
She lowered her head trying to pretend that she was not interested in his answer.
“Yes. I love her so much. I’m going crazy if I can’t hold her.” Unexpectedly, Bill answered.
It was the first time he spoke openly about his true feelings.
Arabella was lost.
She didn’t know why she felt her heart was thumping for joy.
She felt the sincerity of his tone but her mind was bantering.
When she thought Bill was not looking at her anymore, she lifted her head to look at Bill but she was
wrong.
She met Bill’s serious eyes.
They looked at each other for a while and she felt she was falling into his deep abyss.
With the thought of it, she quickly averted her gaze.
“I felt satisfied with your confession, Mr. Sky. I’m not mistaken about you. A businessman who loves his
wife is an excellent businessman. Such rare people could do that. Profit is not just money but well-
being. A person who knows love and was loved is the most successful.” Mr. Heather’s attitude was now
a little gentle.
Bill nodded to acknowledge his words of wisdom.
Ginger smiled as she knew his father was going to sell the land to Bill.
Arabella wanted to mock the phrase ' A person who knows love,' which was complete rubbish for Bill
Sky.
For Arabella, Bill Sky was the complete opposite.
“Mr. Sky, you have my support about this however, you have to convince my son, Victor. If he agrees to
it, then my land is yours.” Mr. Heather stood up. “Good night, Mr. Sky.” He nodded politely then the man
exited the place.
Bill seemed to see it coming.
His expression didn’t change.
“Bill sorry about the scene earlier.” Ginger quickly interrupted the silence.
“Where I can find Victor?” Instead of answering Ginger, Bill asked strictly.
He got the wine bottle and poured it into his glass calmly.
“Oh, wait. I will call him first.” Ginger quickly answered got her phone and dialed her brother’s number.
After a few times of calling, Ginger stopped with a disappointed expression.
“His number is out of reach,” Ginger announced. “But… I know a place he could possibly be.” Ginger
uttered like she remembered something. “When my brother is not in a good mood, he likes to spend in
a hill. He has a small hut there near a brook.”
“Where?” Bill asked frowning.
“It was at the end of this land. 45 minutes away from here crossing the forest. We can only get there by
just using horses.” Ginger answered.
“I’ll go.” Bill stood up quickly as he sounded.
He seemed very determined to finish everything tonight.
“No, Bill we are going!” Ginger stood up dragging Arabella.
“I can’t.” Arabella refused.
“Come on. We have to. Knowing my brother, he would not easily give in. What if they will kill each
other?” Ginger said with a nervous expression.
“I don’t know how to ride a horse,” Arabella said her eyes avoiding Bill.
Bill left without them. He seemed no time to listen to them.
“Bill, wait! We are coming!” Ginger was in a panic seeing Bill rushing to the stable.
She dragged Arabella with her.
Arabella had no choice but walked chasing the man.
“When they arrived, Bill was already riding a brown horse.
He went out and stopped at them.
“Hoped in!” Bill looked at Arabella then he ordered.
Arabella was stunned and so Ginger.
She looked at Arabella puzzled about their relationship but she quickly recovered.
“Madam?” A servant strode in to assist her.
Arabella didn’t want to ride with him but Ginger’s words made her worried.
She knew Bill also had a bad temper.
What if… what if their bad tempers met and would end up killing each other?
For an inexplicable reason, she had urging anxiety about her thoughts.
Then she found herself giving her hand to the servant.
The servant lifted her up until she sat down on the horse properly.
Another servant gave Ginger her horse.
Bill got her hands and put them around his waist but she refused.
Bill suddenly kicked the horse and the horse ran wild.
Arabella almost fell.
She quickly wrapped her arms around his waist pressing her body against his body.
Ginger took the lead and they followed.
The surrounding was dark.
Arabella's grasp around his waist tightened.
“Scared?” Bill sounded.
“No. Why should I?” Arabella would never admit it.
“Are you sure?” Bill asked with a serious tone.
“Can you just concentrate there? I’m not talking to you anymore.” Their earlier conversation was still
fresh to her.
She was not in the mood to talk to him.
“Why are you always so stubborn?” Bill didn’t follow her orders. He never followed orders.
Arabella rolled her eyes.
She stood her ground and didn’t answer Bill.
“Are you sure you’re not gonna talk to me?” Bill sounded again.
The wind got colder and they already reached the dark forest.
Arabella still didn’t talk.
Suddenly, Bill stopped in the middle of the dark forest.
Arabella could see Ginger’s horse go up without stopping.
“Bill, what are you doing?” Arabella was very annoyed.
He always commented to her that she was stubborn but this man was the worst.
“Well, I thought you are not gonna talk to me.” Bill turned his head to the side. His silhouette was also
handsome.
“Bill, are you out of your mind? We are in the middle of the forest. What if we get lost? Ginger is already
gone.” Arabella panicked.
She was already trembling inside.
“Are you really afraid of the dark forest or me?” Bill suddenly asked which made her stunned.
She could not believe that Bill had still the appetite to pester her.
“I’m not afraid of you.” She answered angrily. She just wanted to get out of the dark forest.
“Are you not afraid that I will kill you here? See… no one can hear your scream here.” Bill sounded
serious which made Arabella shiver.
She quickly took off her arms around him.
“What can you get from killing me?” Arabella had nothing to lose except Adam. “If you will feel satisfied
with that then be my guest.” Arabella was tired of him.
It seemed he was not tired of torturing her.
Bill didn’t reply for a while.
The silence was deafening.
“I’m not gonna kill you tonight.” Bill’s tone was colder than the wind.
“Why?” Arabella answered. It had been a long time ago but she knew Bill was still blaming her for the
death of his father.
It was all the cause of everything.
“Because… I…” Bill answered but was cut.
“Bill, you guys okay there? I am so worried so I came back.” Ginger sounded from afar.
“We're okay. Let’s go!” Bill quickly hit the narrow road.
Arabella quickly hugged Bill tightly.
After an hour of riding the horse, they finally arrived.
The hut was filled with warm light.
Ginger was sure her brother was inside.
Ginger got out from her horse.
Bill jumped out then he offered his hand to Arabella.
She had no choice but to get Bill’s hand if she wanted to come down with no broken bones.
She slipped her hand into his hand.
Bill’s other hand was on her hips.
Arabella jumped out and stumbled directly to his chest.
She quickly fixed herself but when she looked up, Bill’s face was just an inch gap from hers.
His hand was still on her waist and her body was pressing to his body.
For a while, their eyes met, and their lips were just so close to each other.
“He is not here,” Ginger announced which made Arabella snap back to her senses.
She quickly escaped from Bill but she could not deny the fact that her body was tensed up.
His touch, his body, and his scent were making her crazy.
"I know where he is. Follow me." Ginger sounded in a hurry bringing a lamp from the hut.
They followed her heading to a brook. The moonlight was reflecting the clear water and a man was
swimming there naked.
"Victor!" Ginger quickly called out his name.
The man stopped and then turned around.
It was obvious in his expression that he didn't expect any guests.
"Sister?" Victor sounded puzzled.
"Come out! Bill wanted to talk to you." Ginger ordered.
"Why should I? If he wanted to talk to me, he should come down and join me." Victor said arrogantly.
"Victor! Don't be..." Ginger wanted to scold her younger brother but Bill tapped her shoulder to stop her.
Bill started to unbutton his shirt.
Ginger's eyes were restless seeing Bill's hard sexy muscles. She fancied Bill's body a lot.
Bill strode unscared and then went to dip in the water.
Ginger and Arabella went to sit on the rocks near them.
"One thing, Mr. Sky. I know you are the famous Bill Sky. There's no doubt that you can get my father's
approval but I'm different from him."Victor said with sarcasm.
"What do you want?" Without any moment of delay, Bill asked in a stern tone.
There was a deafening silence for a while.
"Arabella over this land," Victor announced in a deep serious tone.